"Forty" Pre Listening Party

They share an innovative, prestigious, and an effortlessly beautiful body of work. The experience produced from their performances create visceral effects. Together, as two roaring forces, they form a kinship that fuses artistry and automotive obsession. Known to cross cultural genres, Fabrizio Sotti simultaneously collides his dynamic jazz vibe and his affection for Ferrari for a night of awe-inspiring celebration. Based on his professional development and personal life Sotti debuted his fourth studio album Forty at the Ferrari NY Showroom on June 8th, 2016 to a room full of fine auto and music enthusiasts.

As an Italian jazz guitarist, composer, songwriter, producer and world class Ferrari collector Fabrizio Sotti has built a highly reputable career. Working in the styles of Blues, Post-Bop, Soul, Hip Hop, and R&B Sotti has produced for a wide variety of musical greats. His broad palette includes Whitney Houston, Tupac, Gipsy Kings, Q Tip, Jennifer Lopez, Shaggy, George Coleman, Styles P and many more.

The car on display, at this intimate listening event, was a Nero 488 GTB. Which features very sculpturalflanks, an exceptional engine and a sophisticated aerodynamic design reflecting the key to its character. The 488 GTB name commemorates forty years on from the unveiling of Ferrari's first ever mid-rear-engined V8 Berlinetta and the 308 GTB. It is a return to the classic Ferrari model and it marks a new chapter in its 8-cylinder history. For Sotti Forty delivers a performance that marks his remarkable evolution as an artist. Collectively the pairing shares an expressive and distinctive territory dedicated to distinguished craftsmanship.

By: Kim Faustin